April 02 / 18.48 Southwell (AW)

18.48

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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 4f 214y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Midnite A Next Generation Betting App Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £41.60
  • Place: £8.80

Form: 8507-9 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Yet to shine on AW but she has slipped to a tempting mark and last month's return to action (6f) should have blown away any cobwebs; the return to 5f is in her favour too and she could run a big race at a price.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(7)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Musselburgh

Opal Storm

9st 9lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Landed her fifth win in a Beverley handicap (5f, good to firm) last month; had excuses subsequently but never showed back there 11 days ago; drops back in class and is on her last winning mark so may well show more.

6/1

9th

12

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Opal Storm

8st 5lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Brian Rothwell

Won this in 2024 and landed a second C&D win when getting up late to see off nine rivals on good to firm last month; can have a line put through her subsequent effort here as she was repeatedly denied a clear run.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 22-161 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Shed her maiden tag on New Year's Day in a 5f handicap at Newcastle and she advanced her form when readily accounting for Fortunate Star back there three weeks ago; 6lb higher mark and the sharper track demand another step up the ladder.
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3rd

9

(3)

20th Aug 2026

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0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:24 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Five wins this year, three of them over C&D; took her form to a new level when winning at Hamilton 19 days ago but a 6lb rise and stronger opposition could find her out today.

5/1

1st

5

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Little Mi Mi

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Made it 3-10 on the AW when successful at Newcastle last month; up 5lb and 1-13 on turf, but a stiff 5f seems to suit her well; looks the pick of the stable's trio.

11/2

1st

11

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

20:03 Newcastle (AW)

Little Mi Mi

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three wins in 2026, the first two over C&D; another career-best display when scoring at Ayr last month and her two defeats since were in Class 3 and 4 company; considered.

10/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -45112 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.
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8th

6

(9)

22nd Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:52 Catterick

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

C&D winner who also finished third in this last year; has been in good nick since the visor went on, winning a classified at Southwell and Newcastle (February/March) and placed in three handicaps (also 5f, AW) subsequently; can take a grip so today's likely good pace will suit and he gets on well with Conor Whiteley; player.

9/2

3rd

1

(9)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:57 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D in February and at Newcastle in March; placed in handicap company on both starts since, latest when a close third of 13 here 13 days; good claims once again.

7/2

3rd

3

(2)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Fortunate Star

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Won classified events over C&D and at Newcastle (penalised) before being brushed aside by Little Mi Mi at Newcastle three weeks ago; a 5lb turnaround in the weights should see things finish closer today.

9/2

Form: 525343 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.
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5th

4

(1)

1st Jun 2026

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0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Joe Ponting

Three-time C&D winner who's well drawn for one happiest up front; only won one of her last 29 starts, which include 18 defeats at 6-1 or shorter, and she has a bit more on coming out of handicap company, but she usually gives her running round here.

8/1

7th

6

(7)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock her consistency since winning over C&D last June but her losing run is up to 22; should run her race again but more minor money could be here best hope.

7/1

4th

11

(11)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Colors Of Freedom

8st 11lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Hard to knock on the consistency front and Saturday's third over C&D (visored first time) was another solid effort; set to run her race once again but it might not be enough to end a losing run which stands at 21.

10/1

11/1

Form: 36-865

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
0-18 on AW and can get it wrong at the start; on the plus side, he is dropping into a 0-60 today and you don't have to go back too far to find form that gives him a strong chance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

17:10 Newmarket (July)

Silky Robin

9st 12lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Brian Toomey

0-7 on the AW between September and April, but he has won his last five races on turf; patiently ridden as usual and led late at Brighton (5f, good to firm) six weeks ago; edging up the weights only slowly and in the mix once more.

100/30

1st

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

18:05 Brighton

Silky Robin

10st 1lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Brian Toomey

Mark eased after a fruitless spell on the AW and made it four wins on the spin on turf when going in off 5lb lower five weeks ago; currently 2-2 round here and it's hard to find any negatives.

2/1

Form: 325650 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(4)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Street Life

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Won twice on AW this winter, including C&D, and he is now 2lb lower than for the second win; has gone quiet more recently though and could prove vulnerable for win purposes once again.

12/1

6th

7

(7)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Patrick Morris

Veteran who was recording the 14th win of his career when scoring off this mark over C&D in January; short of his best on his last four starts but the ability is there if his new rider can coax it out of him.

16/1

11th

10

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:00 Southwell (AW)

Street Life

9st 0lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Patrick Morris

Five-time course winner but finished behind Irish Dancer and Woodhay Whisper here last time, with no obvious excuses.

14/1

Form: 555561 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 19th attempt (first in a visor) when smoothly landing a 5f classified event at Newcastle three weeks ago; up in the weights but she has been competitive off higher marks before; one to consider.
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7th

10

(3)

21st Jul 2026

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0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Auntie Jo

8st 13lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Katie Scott

Both wins have come at Newcastle (5f, Tapeta) for David O'Meara this year; not beaten far into third of ten on her second start for this yard at Musselburgh (5f, good) three weeks ago, but a suspicion that the minimum trip suits her best.

8/1

3rd

2

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Musselburgh

Auntie Jo

9st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latter achieved in smooth fashion at the beginning of this month; never a threat when fifth on stable debut at Ayr (5f, soft) ten days ago, taking turf record to 0-9; the headgear she's worn on her last ten starts is left off here.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:18 Ayr

Auntie Jo

9st 8lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Two 5f wins for David O'Meara at Newcastle this year, the latest a smooth success in a 0-55 handicap 18 days ago; makes debut for her new stable off a 6lb higher mark with blinkers replacing other forms of headgear; below par in one run on ground slower than good.

13/2

Form: 1248-4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Little Mi Mi and Fortunate Star when fourth at Newcastle three weeks ago; that was after a 131-day break so he could take a step forward; others are still preferred for win purposes
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:45 Newcastle (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Has won 5f classified events at Wolverhampton and Lingfield on last two starts; a possible, but faces a stiffer task with a 5lb penalty in this handicap.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

25th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Lingfield (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

10st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Had cheekpieces reapplied when gaining his fourth success on the AW in a classified event at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) eight days ago, winning by 2l; has strong claims in his bid to follow up.

6/4

1st

4

(7)

17th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lets Go Hugo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Ollie Pears

Three of his four wins have been on AW, including one over C&D; didn't fare too badly in a similar event when fourth of seven at Redcar (5f, good to firm) nine days ago and the return to AW could see him go close.

3/1

10/1

Form: 434872

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
She ran her best race for a while when second at Wolverhampton last week (5f; cheekpieces on for the first time); ahead of the handicapper as a consequence but others look more appealing for win purposes.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joey Ramsden

Sole win in 24 races was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); fair run last time at Wetherby but others appeal more for the win.

20/1

5th

8

(8)

15th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

15:40 Wetherby

Isla Bella

9st 0lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a 6f Brighton maiden in 2024; has had plenty of chances since then, and was only fifth at Pontefract last Monday (5f).

16/1

5th

8

(6)

8th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

18:30 Pontefract

Isla Bella

8st 10lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Joey Ramsden

Only win was a Brighton maiden in May 2024 (6f, good); best recent run was when third at Wolverhampton in April but has been mainly disappointing this year; others stronger.

12/1

10/1

Form: 130-17 CD

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(4)

17th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ripon

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

All five wins have been on AW and latest was at Southwell (5f) in January; 0-12 on turf but he's on a lower mark in this sphere and is well handicapped on his close second over C&D (good) last summer; usually races prominently and it wouldn't be a surprise if he made bold bid after a short break.

13/2

5th

1

(3)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

14:55 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Bryan Smart

Three front-running C&D wins between last May and January; below best on last two starts but he might just have needed the recent sharpener following a break and can't be passed over too lightly.

3/1

10th

6

(6)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Arlington

9st 5lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Bryan Smart

Prominent racer with three C&D wins on his record, including on his penultimate start in January; not so good behind Okami five days later; has tended to come on for the run after breaks in the past.

10/1

11th
8 (1)
Okami

9/1

Form: -41637 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(1)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Okami

9st 2lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Paul Midgley

Two 5f wins at Newcastle this winter and he finished third off a 2lb higher mark back there in February; disappointed behind Little Mi Mi last month; could rebound with a promising 7lb claimer booked.

9/1

7th

7

(4)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 3lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Paul Midgley

Notched his second C&D success when winning by a neck in January and he posted a solid effort when third of ten here 15 days ago; place claims again.

8/1

3rd

7

(6)

24th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:42 Newcastle (AW)

Okami

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Paul Midgley

Held off the late finishers to notch his second C&D win (11-2; from 3lb lower) on penultimate start; respectable effort (sixth) over 6f at Wolverhampton latest; Jack Callan's 5lb claim may aid the cause from a handicapping perspective.

10/1

12th
4 (12)
Jeany May

14/1

Form: 30730- D

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
0-9 in 2025 but she hit the frame on a few occasions, including her seasonal return; makes her comeback this spring off a reduced mark and she has run well over C&D in the past; not ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

5

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jeany May

9st 6lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

Ran two good races on AW last year; best form this year when fourth at Redcar last week (5f, good to firm; visor first time); has a bit to find with runner-up Auntie Jo on that run, but her stable is in fine form at present.

5/1

4th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Nigel Tinkler

1-20 and although 10lb below her sole winning mark, is hard to recommend having not beaten many in three starts since returning last month; visor will need to make a big difference.

20/1

10th

5

(9)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

17:50 Redcar

Jeany May

9st 7lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

Two uninspiring efforts this year and although she is tumbling down the weights, she has a good deal to prove, including stamina.

16/1

16/1

Form: 3V90-7 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(10)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

18:48 Southwell (AW)

Master Zack

8st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Martin Dunne

Landed a gamble over C&D 12 months ago (in this combination of accessories for the first time); ended 2025 quietly and he was well beaten on last month's return to action (no accessories); has plenty to prove but it wouldn't be a total bolt from the blue were he to revive.

16/1

7th

6

(3)

7th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Master Zack

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Martin Dunne

Sole victory came first time up last season, back from a similar break, so has that in his favour; lost his way in 2025, however, and the usual hood and tongue-tie are both missing.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta £188.00
Straight Forecast £101.18
Tricast £347.14
Trifecta £1032.70

Selections

The Times:

Isla Bella

RP RATINGS:

Fortunate Star

SPOTLIGHT:

Auntie Jo

Daily Record:

Little Mi Mi

POSTDATA:

Okami

Telegraph:

Isla Bella

The Guardian:

Isla Bella

Daily Mirror:

Isla Bella

The Star:

Isla Bella

Daily Mail:

Fortunate Star

D Express:

Fortunate Star

The Sun:

Fortunate Star